Homeless people living in Parksville motel won't be turned out into the street: mayor

Parksville’s mayor says homeless people won’t be turned out into the street after council rejected a bid for a change in use for the motel they’ve been living in.B.C. Housing and Parksville officials met Wednesday to discuss the situation. Mayne said he expects a formal written agreement will be arranged to allow tenants to stay in the motel for up to 180 days to allow enough time for relocation.

Area residents have complained about garbage and needles left on the streets. One said his nine-year-old granddaughter, who lives with him, is afraid to go outdoors. O’Brien urged compassion for the tenants and said the supportive-housing managers are doing their best to care for the residents. Mayne said that he has the “deepest sympathy” for the individuals in the motel who are in the middle of the a situation that they had nothing to do with.

B.C. Housing said in a statement it was disappointed council voted against the temporary use permit, saying the motel provides 24/7 support to 20 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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